A United Airlines flight returned to O'Hare International Airport shortly after departure Sunday, following a possible bird strike. United flight 2481 to Syracuse, New York, landed safely upon returning,

Shortly after take-off from Chicago O'Hare's runway 29R, the pilots requested to stop the climb at 5000 feet due to a possible bird strike. The Airbus A320, carrying 129 passengers and five crew, flew a short circuit around the airport and diverted back to O'Hare, landing safely around 20 minutes after departure.

A United Airlines plane was forced to return to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Sunday after a possible bird strike, according to the airline.

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A United Airbus A320 took off for Syracuse, New York, at 9:13 p.m. Sunday and returned safely after pilots reported a possible bird strike. The 129 passengers completed their trip on another plane, United officials said.

"United Airlines Flight 2481 returned safely to Chicago O'Hare International Airport around 6:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 2, after the crew reported a possible bird strike. The Airbus A320 was headed to Syracuse Hancock International Airport in New York. The FAA will investigate. Contact the airline for additional information."